6 Secret Tips to Boost your Productivity ✅ Secrets of Winners Success
If there's anything people struggle to achieve as much as, if not more than, the elusive happiness, it's better productivity.
However, just like the art of happiness, being more productive isn't rocket science either.The key is to work smarter, not harder.
As the saying goes, “it’s not the number of hours you put into work, it is the amount of work you put in those hours.”
So, if you want to maximize your productivity, don't resolve to put in long hours at work; and try these tried-and-tested tips instead:1.Take regular breaks.
You might think it's counterintuitive, but taking short breaks between work actually boosts concentration,
creativity and memory. Continuously working for long stretches of time leads to stress, exhaustion and decision fatigue. Maximize
your efficiency at work by taking frequent breaks to refresh and refuel your mind.2.Eat the frog:
Mark Twain once said, "eat a live frog first thing in the morning and nothing worse will happen to you the rest of the day."
Brian Tracy's famous 'eat the frog' technique is based on this quote. The 'frog' here being the most crucial task on your to-do list.
The one you are most likely to procrastinate on if you don’t do something about it. The key to reaching high levels of performance and productivity,
Tracy says, is to develop the lifelong habit of tackling your major task first thing each morning. But what do you do if you have more than one task on your plate?
"Eat the ugliest frog first," suggests the author. Meaning if you've more than one important task before you, start with the most challenging one.3. Learn to single-task.
The human brain isn't wired to multitask. In fact, according to research, multitasking reduces productivity by as much as 40%.
This is because toggling between multiple tasks limits your focus, hampers working memory and increase stress and mental fatigue. So boost your
productivity by focusing on only one task at a time. You can also use tools like RescueTime or Timeular to make sure that you don't lose sight of time in the process.4.Follow the 'two-minute rule.'
In his bestselling book Getting Things Done, author and productivity consultant David Allen
talked about his 'two-minute rule.' The gist is — if you have a pending task that can be completed in two minutes, you should
do it right away as it'll take longer to review and finish it later. Think about daily chores like answering emails, making
your bed, doing the dishes, etc. This time-management strategy can drastically improve your productivity by eliminating
procrastination and helping you accomplish more tasks in a day.5.Plan each day the night before.
To-do lists, as you might already know, are a great productivity tool. They help you stay organized and focused.
Even Kenneth Chenault swears by them. Every evening, the General Catalyst Chairman and former American Express CEO jots down three things
he wants to accomplish the following day. Creating a to-do list before going to bed gives you a head start on your morning as you've already
planned what needs to be done in a day. However, it's important to note that your to-do list shouldn't include more than two or three items.
Keep it realistic and simple. Cramming numerous items on your list will only make you feel disoriented and overwhelmed.6.Take advantage of your commute.
Instead of whiling away your time on social media, use those precious hours to gain more knowledge.
Read thought-provoking books and articles or listen to a good podcast. You can also use apps like Curious and Lingvist to learn something new and constructive.
Or, use that time to plan important tasks and respond to emails.
